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Re: First hay analysis of Teff

Hi Peggy, Based on the last blood test, you can say Solo is definitely IR/EMS. :) The teff hay is likely ok unsoaked because ESC+starch as fed/sampled = 6.1%, which is well below our 10% cut off.

By Kirsten Rasmussen · #285838 ·

Re: Oops, started with full dose Prascend

Yes, keep going with the APF. -- Kirsten and Shaku (EMS + PPID) and Snickers (EMS) - 2019 Kitimat, BC, Canada ECIR Group Moderator Shaku's Case History Shaku's Photo Album Snickers' Case

By Kirsten Rasmussen · #285837 ·

Re: Superman's weight

Thank you Sherry for the time frame. I have added two new pictures in Superman's album. He isn't free standing but he looks a bit more relaxed than the other day. -- Anette and Superman (Jaywalker in

By Anette · #285836 ·

Re: Tis The Season Course Sale

Hi there, I purchased this special last time it ran and have not taken my second course yet, can you please let me know how I can sign up for it? Thank you, Cari Johnson -- Cari Johnson San Diego,

By Cari Johnson · #285835 ·

Re: Tis The Season Course Sale

Hi Shera I have corrected the link in Dr K's post, but here it is again. http://drkellon.com/ -- Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 ECIR Group Inc. President 2021-2022 HOW TO SEARCH THE ARCHIVES:

By Nancy C · #285834 ·

Re: Tis The Season Course Sale

I get a 404 error with your link. Is there another access?-- Shera Felde, Central Oregon,

By Shera Felde · #285833 ·

Re: 2 questions/ myristol

Hi Daisy, There is a Search box in the top right hand corner of my message page,using the web site to read messages on my pc. I don't know what device you are using. But for me , I just type in the

By Lorna Cane · #285832 ·

2 questions/ myristol

hello, please tell me how to search files/archives. is myristol safe for the IR horse? thank you. daisy, tiko, whisper -- -- Daisy, Tiko and Whisper CO, April 2019 Case History:

By Daisy Shepherd · #285831 ·

Re: First hay analysis of Teff

Hi Peggy, According to your Case History Solo was somewhere between 125 and 225lbs overweight in September with an ideal body weight of 875. At that weight he should be eating no more than 17.5

By Sherry Morse · #285830 ·

First hay analysis of Teff

Please help. I just uploaded the hay analysis to Solo's case history. I am looking for some interpretation of the numbers / percentages. The test is from a large quantity of hay purchased to

By Peggy Jones · #285829 ·

Re: New Member Intro

Hi Debbie and welcome to the group It sounds like you have made a good start in managing Bonnie so that she has no more laminitis episodes. We can certainly assist you in fine-tuning her management.

By Maxine McArthur · #285828 ·

Re: New Member Intro

Hi Debbie, You'll be getting a full welcome message shortly but 9 is young for a PPID diagnosis. Not impossible but still young. ACTH does rise in the fall in all horses so if you want to be sure

By Sherry Morse · #285827 ·

Tis The Season Course Sale

TIS THE SEASON SALE! The annual 2 for 1 course sale at www.drkellon.com will begin on Monday but I'm announcing here first because NRC Plus tends to fill very rapidly when the sale is on. If anyone is

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #285826 · Edited

Re: ACTH

You're right, Debbie, with the exception of horses that are really out of shape and/or obese. For them, a brisk walk can be as much "work". The heart rate is the best way to tell. You want it over

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #285825 ·

Re: PhytoQuench Pellets with devils claw

No, but it's possible he appears to not be in pain because of it. Try stopping and if he backslides, restart. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001 The first step to wisdom is "I don't

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #285824 ·

PhytoQuench Pellets with devils claw

If the horse is no longer in pain should I continue feeding this supplement? -- Nancy O, Colorado,

By Nancy & Dot · #285823 ·

Re: ACTH

Hi From what Ive learned caaual movement throughout the day does little to lower insulin. It’s sustained,20-30 minutes, at a higher intensity than a walk or jog that has been shown to lower

By DEBBIE GIRARD <dgwof@...> · #285822 ·

Re: Bloodwork on soaked hay

From your case history it looks like he had an insulin of 169.57 in May 2022. May is before the seasonal rise. If he is a true mustang he is genetically prone to EMS although PPID complicating it, or

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #285821 ·

Re: Oops, started with full dose Prascend

Thanks. And good to keep going with the APF in case that is helping? -- Lasell (luh-SELL) ~ Virginia USA ~ September 2022 Fairlane Rusty

By LasellJB · #285820 ·

Re: Oops, started with full dose Prascend

They don't always back off feed and if they do it reverses in a few days. I'd stick with the 1 mg until and unless you see issues. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001 The first step to

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #285819 ·

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